Space Shuttles

No spacecraft had ever taken its maiden voyage with astronauts aboard. But this was no ordinary mission. This was the first reusable, fixed-wing spacecraft to go into orbit. Millions witnessed the liftoff and landing firsthand and through television, and now you'll witness the entire mission. Exciting photos and video animate this new decade of space exploration. And the dawning of a new era. The Space Shuttle era, a remarkable achievement, in space.